Zakk Wylde Leads 2016 Experience Hendrix Tour

Jimi Hendrix is widely regarded as one of the best guitarists in music history and his music remains beloved and widely studied by some of the top guitarists in modern day. Over the last decade-plus, a wide range of guitarists from different genres have gathered together to stage the "Experience Hendrix" tour, keeping the music alive by paying tribute to what Hendrix created. The lineup and dates for the 2016 Experience Hendrix tour has now been revealed, led by metal great Zakk Wylde and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Buddy Guy.

"It's an honor to celebrate Jimi Hendrix's legacy and greatness with so many other amazing players, who have become great friends and family to me,” Wylde says. “His influence and inspiration will forever be undeniable!”

Other guitarists on the bill include Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, drummer Chris Layton, Jonny Lang, Mato Nanji, vocalists Henri Brown and Noah Hunt and Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys bassist Billy Cox will hit the road early next year. The trek runs from Feb. 24 through March 25.

In addition, special guests like Keb Mo, Doyle Bramhall II, Ana Popovic and the Slide Brothers will be dropping in on select dates, with additional special guests to be revealed in the coming weeks. Get ticketing info here and check out the dates below.